Stanton Battles Chronic Elbow Pain, Aims for Full Season Debut March 3

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with persistent tennis elbow in both arms since 2024, stating he 'can't open a bag of chips' or a bottle due to the pain, which will affect his career. He faces 'a lot of rest days' in 2026. Despite missing 70 games last year, he hit 24 homers. Stanton is determined to play a full season and is scheduled for his spring debut on March 3. The team is managing his health, and he was seen taking reads in right field during batting practice.